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Denver x EX-90 Diamondback x EX-90 Sid x VG-88 Goldwyn

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Jr. Champ. Bred & Owned of the Jr. Show Reserve Jr. Champion of the Junior Show Int. Jr. Holstein Show 2019 1st Winter Calf - Int. Jr. Holstein Show 2019 Exhibited by Brianne, Brooklyn and Reid Vandoske 2nd Winter Calf - Int. Holstein Show 2019 Exhibited by Mark, Matt & Will Iager and Lucas Hetts

Cami is now owned by Quality, Beckridge & Agriber

What a ride! We are grateful to those who contributed toward Cami’s 2019 World Dairy Expo success. Thank you to Mark, Matt & Will Iager and Lucas Hetts for purchasing Cami and congratulations on your second place finish with her. We’d like to wish Cami’s new owners, Quality Holsteins, Beckridge and Agriber, the best of luck with her during the remainder of the fall show season. W1823 County Line Rd., Cleveland, WI 53015 Bob Vandoske 920.377.0502 Visit our website for the latest news - vandoskedairyllc.com RHA: 519 cows 30,581M 1127F 946P November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 3

Upcoming WHA Events January 2020 3-5 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention Stevens Point February 2020 21-22 Wisconsin Holstein Convention Fond du Lac April 2020 24-25 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase (show days) Alliant Energy Center, Madison July 2020 10-11 Wisconsin Summer Championship Show (show days) Alliant Energy Center, Madison August 2020 6-9 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show West Allis

On the cover: Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red claimed the Grand Champion of the International Red & White Junior Show and Supreme Champion of the Junior Show. Adeline is owned by Michael and Megan Moede of Algoma. www.wisholsteins.com

November 2019

Volume 91

Issue No. 8

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Breeder Profile: Dajeda and Fast-Track Holsteins World Dairy Expo Results Red & White Feature: The Reds Reign Supreme World Dairy Expo Champion Features State Picnic Recap Junior Convention Information

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Wisconsin Holstein News Briefs Welcome - Birth Announcements Matt and Molly Sloan, and big brother Dane, welcomed Claire Alexis on October 8. Claire weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long.

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I hope everyone has recovered from World Dairy Expo and greatly enjoyed the time they spent there, whether as an exhibitor, Congratulations to Carissa (Tolzman) and Jesse Backhaus on working for your company in the trade show or just as a spectator. This year was a great year for our WHA members where they their marriage on September 21, 2019. Seth and Sarah (Higgins) Elsner were joined in marriage on claimed a number of champion titles and class winnings. I was fortunate to be able to get a chance to watch some of the August 31, 2019. Red & White and Holstein shows. An exciting moment for me was when a cow I’ve admired for a long time, Butz-Butler Gold Barbara-ET, was chosen as Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show. It was even more exciting because a third of her owners reside in Wisconsin. It was also tremendous to see MeadManor Def Adeline-Red claim the Supreme Champion of the Junior Show and Milksource Thunder-Red-ET capturing Supreme Upcoming Issues & Advertising Deadlines Heifer of both the junior and open shows. You can learn more about these animals on pages 14 and 16. December 2019 Issue Now that Expo has passed, I know many of you are preparing for ads due by November 8 dairy bowl and dairy jeopardy. Best of luck as you prepare for these District 5 and 8 Features, Youth Issue, contests. Junior convention information can be found on page 23. College Preview

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Connor Seitz, Seymour Kaiden Stibbe, Richland Center Carter Murphy, Poynette Grant Holewinski, Pulaski James Wanke, Jackson Jionna Holewinski, Pulaski Kaitlyn Wanke, Jackson Lindsey Eberle, Omro McKenna Niemeier, Dodgeville Trista Barry, Mt. Horeb Brianna Rieth, Brillion Hunter Schaumberg, Fond du Lac Taylor Schaumberg, Fond du Lac Caden Broege, Avalon Dana Johnson, Tomah Jason, Behn, Reedsburg Kyla, Johnson, Tomah Colin Uecker, Watertown Ashlin Waltz, St. Croix Falls Aua Lemk, Medford Ella Moen, Almena Joshua Depies, Belgium Sam Reynolds, Brooklyn Gavin Carncross, Lodi Grady Parish, Ixonia Kenton Parish, Ixonia

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Josie Johnson, St. Croix Haylee Yager, Mineral Point Paige Billig, Deerfield Anna Bartels, Juda Axell Lepke, Viroqua John Bartels, Juda Madelyn Steffes, Mineral Point Alexandra Kleist, Livingston Auri Kleist, Livingston Caed Hubbard, Kendall Ethan Hubbard, Kendall Evie Hubbard, Kendall Grant Giddings, Ridgeway Jaylene Graewin, Kendall Jules Cappelle, Greenleaf Kendyl Judd, Mount Horeb Madison Rud, Osceola Taylor Ferguson, Mount Horeb Alex Hackmann, Manitowoc Elijah Mastey, Bonduel Joel Lucas, Westby Brooks Braun, Soldiers Grove Weston Braun, Soldiers Grove Kailey Guilette, New Franken Sadie Kohlman, Sheyboygan Falls Whitney Handschke, New Franken

Obituaries David Rose

With his bride of 70 years holding his hand, David Robert Rose, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:07 AM on Monday, Oct. 7 at his home in Eden. He was born in Fond du Lac on Sunday, May 29, 1927 to William and Marie (Grahl) Rose. Throughout his life, David referred to and was proud of his attendance at Jackson College in rural Eden. He was a 1945 graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. On Saturday, September 24, 1949 he married the love of his life Jeanette “Jean” J. Bohlman. Along with their family, David and Jean recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. His biggest passion was the cattle business and for many years, David and Jean were dairy farmers. He also bred cows for East Central Breeders and until cutting back only a few years ago sold semen for SEMEX with his company, Garden of Eden Genetics. David won many local and international awards and was both a charter member as well as one of the last members to leave the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (now the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin). In his own words David said, “I had a grand time being alive so don’t shed any tears for me when I’m gone.” He affectionately called Jean, “Wiffey”, and together they traveled the world with their best friends, Clarence and Ginny Boyke. Survivors include his wife; his six children, Gloria Olson and her husband Randy Lowe, Jim (Mary) Rose, Gary Rose, Dan (Shirley) Rose, Dale Rose and Steve (Charlene) Rose; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; his brother, Victor (Jean) Rose; a brotherin-law, Bob Plummer; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Baumhardt and Barbara Thelen; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Rose; a granddaughter, Sandi Rose-Lowe; three brothers-in-law, John Thelen, Don Bohlman and Lawrence “Larry” Bohlman; and three sisters-in-law, Darlene (Dode) Mielke, Loretta Bohlman and Vivian Plummer. Dean Strauss

Dean E. Strauss, age 48, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sheboygan on Sept. 10, 1971, a son of Edward and Sandra (Hoppe) Strauss. Dean attended St. Paul’s WELS Lutheran grade school and was a 1990 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. Dean graduated from the UW-Platteville with his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1993. Dean was active in 4H, FFA and High School Wrestling. He was a member of his College Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho, where he served in a leadership position. Kris Pool and Dean Strauss were united in marriage on Dec. 23, 2015. Dean’s passion for promoting the dairy industry was endless. We have all experienced Dean’s energy and excitement while telling us about a farm tour, been amazed at his dedication

serving on numerous boards and committees and remained inspired by his passion for dairy promotion and Wisconsin cheese! Dean served on several boards including the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center board, including being one of the initial funders or “believers” in the center, the Executive board of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the Dairy Policy Committee for Wisconsin Farm Bureau. Previously, he served on the boards of the Wisconsin Beef Council, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and Dairy Management Inc. Dean, Kris and the Strauss family have hosted thousands of children and adults for farm tours, and Breakfast on the Farm. Additionally, he supported community events such as the local fair, car racing and the local food bank. He and his family also donate resources for the REINS program, a non-profit that uses therapeutic horse riding to help improve the lives of those with special needs Dean’s leadership and advocacy won state and national awards including the Dairy Business Association Dairy Advocate of the Year and an Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability award. He has given so much to the dairy community and to his local community. Dean shared dairy’s story on the farm’s blog, MajesticCrossing.com. Dean also was serving as financial secretary of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Howards Grove, and on the Town of Sheboygan Falls Farmland Preservation Committee. Surviving Dean is his loving wife, Kris, stepdaughter, Ava, and a stepson, Sam; Ed and Sandy, his parents; brother Darin (Tanya); sister, Sara (Rick) Knoflicek; Tim and Judi Pool, his In-laws; and maternal grandmother, Arline Hoppe. Dean is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Dean was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elton and Myra Strauss and his maternal grandfather, Reuben Hoppe. Harvey William Ohm

Harvey William Ohm, age 93, of Auburndale, died on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at Wells Nature View in Marshfield. Harvey was born on Dec. 25, 1925 to Fred and Ella (Federwitz) Ohm in Marshfield. On June 5, 1954, he married the Verna Wellhoefer in Rozellville. She preceded him in death on Aug. 21, 2013. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably discharged from the service in March of 1953. Harvey was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and served on the council. He dairy farmed in the town of Auburndale for over 50 years. He served as the town of Auburndale Treasurer, a director of the Central Wisconsin DHIA, and was an active member of the VFW. Harvey was past president of the Wood County Holstein Breeders and hosted the first Wood County Twilight Meeting. He enjoyed reading, going on bus trips with Verna and attending all of his grandchildren’s activities. He was very proud of them. He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Scott) Heeg, and his two grandchildren, Michelle Heeg, and Eric (Emily) Heeg. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Verna, a step-father, William, a brother Herbert, and a brother Robert in infancy. November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 7

Breeder Profile

District 3: Dajeda & Fast-Track Holsteins by Ashley Yager There is no greater feeling than to see a passion for this industry in the next generation, and for the owners and crew that surrounds Fast-Track Holsteins, Jason and Leane Richardson, the dairy is a labor of love and a way to come together as a family for a common cause. Jason and Leane farm with Leane’s parents, Daryl and Jennifer Dammen, sister Alyssa, and brother Jakobi at Dajeda Holsteins. In true family style, each team member has their own list of duties that keep the farm running. Alyssa heads up the milk cow feeding, and Jakobi oversees the field work in addition to his own custom chopping business. Jason and Leane have taken special interest in the genetics of the operation, as Jason mates everything on the farm and helps make sire purchasing decisions. Leane also takes care of all registrations, breeding, herd health, and fresh cow protocols. It is truly a family effort on the farm, as everyone has his or her ‘niche.’ Alyssa and Leane spend a lot of time in the barn and enjoy the opportunity to work with their parents while raising their children in this way of life. They have plenty to keep them busy, as Leane has two girls, Sienna (4) and Natalie (2) with one more on the way. Alyssa adds two to the mix, Ivory (5) and Vince (3). Jason also works off the farm at Klondike Cheese in Monroe. The herd in its entirety consists of around 100 cows on test, with a full 77-stall barn. The family can get the entire barn milked with eight units and two people in an hour and a half. The family runs 360 acres and on a normal year can grow most of their feed. As with many across the state this year, purchasing some forage will be a need this fall. The Dammen family has called the farm home since 1992, renting the farm before purchasing in 2000. The bulk of the cows enjoy a sand-bedded stall that is groomed daily. Cows go out two to three hours a day during the winter and have access to pasture multiple hours a day in the summer. The barn is well-equipped with wide feed alleys that make perfect roadways for the tiniest of vehicles in any weather condition. When it comes to mating, size is something Leane and Alyssa are becoming more aware of. In fact, they recently had to raise the vacuum line in the barn as the young cows were getting too big. It’s no surprise to see such big beautiful bovines, as Jason picks bulls that are at least three points on stature, strength and dairy form. When asked about their breeding philosophy Jason said, “We breed for those big stylish cows that are going to stay in the herd for a long time while being productively efficient. The type of cow that makes us want to get up in the morning are those with big uphill runs and wide front ends, big sweeping rib, and nice snug udders that are going to get better with time.” Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) has been a major decision factor as well since Jason took the mating reins six years ago, and there have been fewer issues with conception and overall pregnancy rates as a result. Leane has also been cracking down on the use of sexed semen, 8 – November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News

Jason and Leane farm with Leane’s parents, Daryl and Jennifer Dammen, sister Alyssa, and brother Jakobi at Dajeda Holsteins.

as past use has created an abundance of heifers. At one point the team had thought about expansion, but in a tight dairy economy, selectively culling the excess has been a better option. This has allowed them to get some more of ‘their type’ back in the barn. Jason has been using bulls from the Blondin breeding program as of late, with multiple breedings to Unstopabull, Calvados, Last Night and Master. He’s also using a few bulls from ABS like Addison, Denver and Bailey. When asked what calves are standing out in the heifer pens Jason was quick to reply “Denver!” Jason commented, “Our Denver calves have exactly what we breed for. They are consistently made being super square in the rump, long from head to tail, growthy, aggressive heifers that just demand your eye.” Armani was a bull that the Dammens were scared to use, but Jason insisted and he helped to balance out the herd height/regulate herd size. Within the Dajeda herd, Jason and Leane have 14 of their own under the Fast-Track prefix. Jason has taken a great interest and responsibility in marketing the genetics of the herd, utilizing sale consignments and shows at all levels to further publicize the group. Fast-Track tries to consign to at least one sale each year, and this October sold a pick of two fancy black December calves in the Pioneer Dairy Classic. The calves are twin Atwoods from an outstanding young Sanchez lost second lactation that was VG-86 88-MS as a two-year-old cow. Excellent San ElectrifyET was second Senior 2-year-old at District 3 Holstein Show in 2018 and placed fifth Senior 3-year-old at the Midwest Spring National Holstein Show. Occasionally a 4-H youth will reach out for a calf, or something on Facebook will catch someone’s eye to spark some interest. This summer Jason had purchased a Solomon winter calf from an EX94 Dundee and nine more EX dams, then turned around and was able to sell her a month later. The calf is now excelling in the show

ring, as she was fourth place at the New York State Fair. The couple also sold an Absolute heifer, that Jason had purchased from Daryl, from a polled VG-86 Jas-K Atwood Topgun-VRC daughter. She now lives in Texas, recently placed fifth in the fall calf class at the Texas State Fair and will show at a couple more shows yet this year. Jason was excited to get a summer junior two-year-old to the ring at World Dairy Expo this fall – a McCutchen greatgranddaughter of Goldwyn Missy. Jason and Leane own this young cow with their partner Robert Bontz of Peoria, Ill. This outstanding young cow is made right and awaits the classifier this January. She was fresh in June with a Sirwood heifer calf and is already bred back for June 2020 in service to Unstopabull. Another exciting animal in their pens is a fancy Absolute December calf. Her dam is Gundys Brendal Audra, purchased on the Green/Rock Dual County Sale and EX-92 with a 94-MS. “Akila” is backed by the EX-92 Brendal x EX Talent x EX-91 Redmarker x EX-91 Lee then the one and only Chief Adeen. Most youth that get involved in showing have that one animal that lights the fire in their belly, and for Leane it was Dajeda Advent Wonder-Red, EX-91. Wonder was gifted to Leane by her grandpa – he brought three cows home from a sale with her dad and just one stuck. When that one had her next heifer calf, he wanted Leane to have it. When she had a bull, grandpa did the next best thing and gave her her first red heifer calf from Wonder’s dam, an EX-91 Talent.

“We breed for those big stylish cows that are going to stay in the herd for a long time while being productively efficient. The type of cow that makes us want to get up in the morning are those with big uphill runs and wide front ends, big sweeping rib, and nice snug udders that are going to get better with time.” Wonder was one of those cows that looked great in the barn, and after Jason convinced Daryl and Leane that this cow had something special, Leane took her out for the first time as a fouryear-old and she was Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the Midwest Spring Red & White Show. She really hit her stride as a 5-year-old, though, when she was Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show again that year and Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the District 3 Holstein show. She took that title being over one year in milk. Wonder would

Gundys Brendal Audra EX-92

Dajeda Holsteins / Fast-Track Holsteins The Dammen and Richardson Families | South Wayne • 100 cows • 360 acres • Sires: Unstopabull, Calvados, Last Night, Master, Addison, Denver and Bailey also go on to be named Honorable Mention Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the Midwest Spring National Holstein Show the following year. One of the standout herd sires in the older cows has been Dempsey, as Dajeda Dempsey Fire went EX-93 this summer. Her pedigree includes a Very Good Piccolo x Excellent Atom, and she has a March calf by Denver that is cut right. The “Old Atom” as they like to call her, also left them with a McCutchen daughter that went Excellent this time around and isn’t going to stop there. The last major standout in the herd is a 12-year-old Advent that in 10 lactations has put out over 220,000 pounds of milk. Dajeda Advent Ollie has proven to be a milk wagon and a great matriarch being a herd mate with her two Brokaw daughters, two Awesome-Red granddaughters, Aftershock granddaughter, and a Jordy-Red granddaughter. It’s been a busy summer for the Richardson and Dammen families, a true testament to the job they do taking outstanding care of their herd. Jason and Leane tied the knot in July and are excited to continue raising their kids in the lifestyle that brought them together. They met nine years ago at a dairy judging practice, showed together in high school, have been together for seven years, and the rest is history. One of the great things about how Jason and Leane are able to farm with family is taking turns enjoying a day here and there off the farm with the kids. The farm is very close to Yellowstone State Park, and Leane hopes to get there more next summer to hike and swim more. The Richardson family also tries to take a trip to Florida for a week every other year, and Leane’s family has a cabin in northern Wisconsin that they like to use for a long weekend getaway. Farming is more and more becoming a labor of love, and the crew at Dajeda and Fast-Track are proof of that in the best possible way. Raising kids right, toughing out the day-to-day side-by-side with family and continuing to make the most of each and every opportunity is all a part of the mix at this South Wayne dairy – a dairy that will continue driving forward to the next generation.

Excellent San Electrify-ET VG-86

Butz-Hill Mccutchen Sally-ET November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 9

2019 World Dairy Expo Results International Junior Holstein Show October 1 | Judge: Eddie Bue, Associate: Brandon Ferry Spring Calf 2nd Bella-Ridge Tatoo Demoisele, J, L & M Harbaugh and A & A Loehr, Marion 3rd Mauk-E-Way Ammo Kyler-ET, Natalie Mauk & Campbell Booth, Plymouth 4th (B&O) E-Donk Badonkadonk-Lyn, Eric Wachtendonk, Bloomer 7th Lars-Acres Vogue Lashes, Brooke, Dane & Luke Trustem, Evansville 9th Weigland Alexmarie-ET, Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel, Platteville 10th Pfaffsway Mafia Jollygood, Olivia Pfaff and Jacob & Levi Stuessel, Alma Center Winter Calf 1st (B&O) Vandoskes Denver Cami-ET, Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske, Cleveland 2nd Weigland Dempsey Alexjo-ET, Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel, Platteville 5th Golden-Oaks Av Tessla-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion 6th Exquisite Slmn Champagne-ET, Alyssa Bray, Stitzer 7th Ocean-View Eye Candie-ET, Dakota Brown, Deerfield 8th Ryan-Vu Cinderdoor Round-Up, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac Fall Calf 2nd GVGoldenview Ladyliberty, Benjamin & Sara Kronberg, Milton 3rd Budjon-Vail Ava Ellusive-ET, Chandler & Calvin Bening, Lomira 6th Smith-Crest Dmndbk Vixen-ET, Sam Pitterle & Trent Schlender, Watertown 9th Ocean-View Born to Shine, Dakota Brown, Deerfield 10th Heatherstone Waverly-ET, Cole & Clayton Mahlkuch, Juda Summer Yearling 1st Floydholm Gold Chip Evie, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker, Edgerton 4th OCD Byway Minka-ET, Benjamin & Sara Kronberg, Milton 7th Oakfield Undenied Envy-ET, Nathan Daniels & Julia Searls, Cobb 8th Dunn-Brook Solomon Y Notred, Grace Haase, Somerset 9th (B&O) Stormy-Ridge Crushin Dreams, Colin Uecker, Watertown Spring Yearling 2nd (B&O) Red Brae Doorman Theresa-ET, Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah 7th Rock-Edge Kingboy Eloise, Jenna & Nicole Broege, Janesville 8th Jeffrey-Way Solomon Taysol, Emma Kate & Ava Hendrickson, Belleville 9th Budjon-Vail Drmn Harvest-ET, Brian McCullough, Juda 10th Ocean-View Silver Lining, Dakota Brown, Deerfield Winter Yearling 2nd Budjon-Vail Atomic Bomb-ET, Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah 3rd Ryan-Vu Mario Serenade, D & C Ryan, B & M Zillges & M Zillges, Fond du Lac 4th Miss Diamondback Izzy-ET, Noah Bilz, Dorchester 6th Pfaffsway Defiant Jen A, Kole & Beau Trapp, Olivia Pfaff & Fred Ullom, Taylor 7th WI Fischerdale Doorman Erin, L, A & C Sarbacker and P, B & R Sarbacker, Edgerton 10th Powers-Haven Kingboy Shiloh, Emma Paulson, Columbus Fall Yearling 2nd Ryan-Vu Doorman Risin Shine, D & C Ryan, B & M Zillges & M Zillges, Fond du Lac 8th Quad-R Solomon Lady-ET, Ian & Derek Schwartzlow, Monroe 9th RBCC-Xtreme V Solm Evilseye, Shanelle, Wyatt & Garett Borth, Ellsworth 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wisconsin Holstein News

1. First & Second Fall Calves, 2. First Summer Yearling, 3. Junior Champion Bred & Owned, 4. Junior Champions of the Junior Show

Reserve Junior Champion and Junior Champion Bred & Owned Vandoskes Denver Cami-ET, Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske, Cleveland Yearling in Milk 4th Triple-H H Aha Brooklyn, Summer Hammann, Barron 5th Frisle-Vue Addiction Justice, Justyne & Regina Frisle, Prairie Farm Summer Junior 2-Year-Old 8th Mrsprech At A High Class, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 9th Mrsprech Blake Eklipse, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 10th Mell-Wood Doorman 2118-AC, Sydni & Samuel Mell, Waunakee Junior 2-Year-Old 2nd Bella-Ridge Beauty Queen, J, L & M Harbaugh and A & A Loehr, Marion Senior 2-Year-Old 1st (BU) Danhof Diamond Shine-ET, Sarah Burken, Galesville 4th Rock-N-Hill-II Sunny, Brian & Rachel McCullough, Juda 5th Budjon-Abbott Alexandra-ET, Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel, Platteville 6th Nehls-Valley Razzamatazz, Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford Junior 3-Year-Old 1st Ms Tora-Ranway Whiterose-ET, Alek & Brooke Krueger, Hazel Green 7th Fustead Doorman Emalyn-ET, Payton, Morgan & Nolan Van Schyndle, Cuba City 8th Rock-N-Hill-II Bang-TW, Brian & Rachel McCullough, Juda 9th Ms Silks Archrival Sassy, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater Senior 3-Year-Old 6th Berryridge Bradnick Jaime, Chandler & Calvin Bening, Lomira 8th (B&O) Forward Blossum, Emma, Sara & Wyatt Dorshorst, Marshfield 10th Milgene Defyin Jackolantern, Ariona, Tianda & Treyton Hildebrandt, Hustisford 4-Year-Old 1st (BU) Siemers Pure Ki-Anna, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 3rd Milgene Just A Game-ET, Ariona, Tianda & Treyton Hildebrandt, Hustisford 6th Siemers Defiant Jubi-Lee, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 7th (B&O) Lars-Acres Gwatwd Landi-ET, Brooke, Dane & Luke Trustem, Evansville 8th Synergy Anaheim Magnolia, M, C & E Jauquet and M, C & S Haack, Pulaski 9th Mapel Wood Kingboy Lacey-ET, Jacob Siemers, Newton 5-Year-Old 2nd Milgene Halo Jiggy With It, Ariona, Tianda & Treyton Hildebrandt, Hustisford

3 1. Junior 3-Year-Old 2. 4-Year-Old 3. 5-Year-Old 4. Aged Cow 5. Senior 2-Year-Old

4th Glenn-Ann Doorman Bootie, Clayton & Cole Mahlkuch, Juda 6th Ryan-Vu Gchip Claudette-ET, Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds 7th Siemers Wood Ashlyn, Justin Giese, Edgar 8th RBCC-Xtreme V Sid-Evil, Shanelle, Wyatt & Garett Borth, Ellsworth 9th Sunnyside Nelly Atwood, Bennett Borgwardt, Valders 6-Year-Old & Older 2nd Go-Show Like A Rolling Stone, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater 6th TJR Arieta Mccut 2256-ET, Regan Demmer & Christina & Kayla Buttles, Lomira

International Red & White Show October 3 & 4 | Judge: Jamie Black, Associate: Pat Lundy Spring Calf 8th BHHD Claim to Fame-Red-ET, Ballweg Hickory Hills, Dane Winter Calf 4th (2nd Jr) Ms Rollnview Jump4Fun-Red-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion 7th (3rd Jr) OCD Ava Rhianna-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 8th Ms Raps Ustp Rummy-Red-ET, Michael Maier, Stitzer 10th Milksource Temper-Red-ET, Milk Source, Kaukauna Fall Calf 1st (1st Jr, B&O) Milksource Thunder-Red-ET, Molly Olstad & Tristen Ostrom, Stoug hton 6th Hilrose Avalnch Addy-Red-ET, Milk Source, Legendholm & Grant Vosters, Kaukauna 8th Liberty-Gen Firecracker-Red-ET, Austen Schmidt & Brad Laack, Cascade 9th (2nd Jr) Gaedtke Jordy Edith-Red-ET, J, J, H, A, K & A Gaedtke and M, B & J Kroll, Luxemburg 10th Kamps-Rx Dman Amazing-Red, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington

Summer Yearling 7th (B&O) Milksource Attica-Red, Milk Source, Kaukauna 8th Probert A Bella-Ella-P-Red, Kate Smith, Reedsburg Spring Yearling 2nd Leawood Sassy Girl-Red, Hammertime Holsteins & Robin Krohlow, Poynette 9th (5th Jr) Kress-Hill Sunlove-Red, Owen & Kendyll Kress and Savanah Barts, Newton 10th (6th Jr) Milksource Renaissance-Red, Alek & Booke Krueger, Hazel Green Winter Yearling 3rd (B&O) St-Yle-Sa Jor Kevina-Red-ET, Stephanie Aves, Belmont 6th (2nd Jr) Mik-Nels A Caramac-Red-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion 8th Kamps-Hollow Amigo-Red, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont Fall Yearling 2nd (1st Jr) Ms Kress-Hill Saphire-Red-ET, Owen & Kendyll Kress and Savanah Barts, Newton 7th Highlife-LP Going4Gold-Red, Highlife Holsteins, Alma Center 9th Ms Diamond B Dory-Red-ET, Taylor & Miranda Riedel, Pardeevillle 10th Lonely-Mile Abso Memory-Red, Jade Pinter, Curtiss Junior Champion of the Junior & Open Show Milksource Thunder-Red-ET, Molly Olstad & Tristen Ostrom, Stoughton Junior Best 3 Females 1st Milk Source, Kaukauna 3rd J, J, H, A, K & A Gaedtke and M, B & J Kroll, Luxemburg Premier Breeder of the Heifer Show Milk Source, Kaukauna Yearling in Milk 3rd Heatherstone Regal-Red, K-Manor Holsteins, Muscoda 8th Sunny-Valley Ad Frapple-Red, Eric Enright & Katelyn Ward, Cascade Summer Junior 2-Year-Old 3rd Go-Big Diamond Jus Cuz-Red, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 4th (1st Jr, JrB&O) Crescentmead Allegro-Red, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia Junior 2-Year-Old 6th L-Maples Dfnt Cassey-Red-ET, Siemers Holsteins Farm, Inc., Newton 7th (2nd Jr) Crescentmead Rokstar-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 10th Jas-K Diamond-B Twinkle-Red, Jason Kearns, Gays Mills Senior 2-Year-Old 7th (1st Jr) Opsal Diamondbck Madison-Red, Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds 9th (2nd Jr) Wilstar Dback Tbell-Red-ET, Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford (JrB&O) Ladinodale Avaln Alayna-Red, Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford Junior 3-Year-Old 1st (1st Jr, B&O, JrB&O, BU) Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma

1. First Open and Junior Fall Calf, 2. First Junior Fall Yearling, 3. Junior Champions of the Show, 4. Junior Champions of the Junior Show, 5. First Junior Summer Junior 2-Year-Old, 6. First Junior Senior 2-Year-Old, 7. First Junior and Open Junior 3-Year-Old, 8. First Senior 3-Year-Old, 9. First Junior Senior 3-Year-Old, 10. Second Production Cow November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 11

Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show Photo by Cowsmopolitan

Grand Champion of the Junior Show. Photo by Cowsmopolitan

4th Rosedale Weep Nomore-Red-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd., Oxford 8th Sellcrest D Cheeto-Red, Coltan Brown, Oxford Senior 3-Year-Old 1st (Prod, BU) Rosedale Pretty Fancy In-Red, Ballweg Hickory Hills, Dane 5th Siemers Awesome Greta-Red, Siemers Holsteins Farm, Inc., Newton 6th (1st Jr) Macland Ts Juliet-A-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 4-Year-Old 2nd Antia Absolute Joline-Red, Milk Source & L Fischer, Kaukauna 6th Budjon-Vail Hz Lacey-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 9th (Prod) Blondin Armani Stella Arto-Red, Ballweg Hickory Hills, Dane 5-Year-Old 8th (3rd Jr) Kamps-Hollow Acapela-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 10th Siemers Dfnt J-Star-Red-ET, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 6-Year-Old & Older 4th Jeffrey-Way Rb Tyburst-Red, Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 7th Ourway Redliner Spots-Red, Ourway Holsteins, Brooklyn 8th West-Croix RL Skayla-Red-ET, Christopher Van Dyk, New Richmond 125,000 lb. Cow 2nd Miss Apple Snapple-Red, Milk Source, Kaukauna 4th (B&O, Prod) Rosedale Rumor Hasit-Red-ET, Rosedale Genetics, M Mitchell & M Hockett, Oxford 5th Foxy RB Cozumel-Red, Kamphuis Farms LLC, Brandon Nasco International Type & Production Award Rosedale Rumor Hasit-Red-ET, Rosedale Genetics, M Mitchell & M Hockett, Oxford Senior Best 3 Females 1st Rosedale Genetics Ltd., Oxford 4th Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia Produce of Dam 6th Owen & Kendyll Kress & Savanah Barts, Newton Dam & Offspring 2nd Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 3rd Wayne DeBuhr, Sun Prairie 4th Owen & Kendyll Kress & Savanah Barts, Newton Champion Bred & Owned of the Open & Junior Shows Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma Grand Champion of the Junior Show Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma State Herd 1st Wisconsin Premier Exhibitor Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia

International Holstein Show October 4 & 5 | Judge: Chad Ryan, Association: Lynn Harbaugh 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wisconsin Holstein News

Premier Exhibitor of the International Red & White Show Photo submitted by Sarah Wendorf

Spring Calf 9th Miss Diamond Devotion-ET, Black Diamond Partners, Sun Prairie Winter Calf 1st (B&O) Blexys Crush Budweiser-ET, Budjon, Vail, Abbott, Van Exel & Woodmansee, Lomira 3rd Weigland Dempsey Alexjo-ET, Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel, Platteville 9th Hammertime Allway Riley-ET, Hammertime Holsteins, Poynette Fall Calf 3rd Budjon-Vail Ava Ellusive-ET, Chandler & Calvin Bening, Lomira 6th Sun-Made Crave Jby Jazz-ET, Crave Brothers Farm LLC, Waterloo 8th Ms Jacobs Doorman Bette-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett & Pat Conroy, Rudolph 10th Budjon-Abbott Ava Amanda-ET, MB Lucky Lady, Lomira Summer Yearling 2nd Hammertime Doorman Nova-ET, Milksource, Legendholm & Hammertime, Poynette (now owned by Weeksdale, F & D Borba, F & C Borba) 4th Budjon-Vail Hi Oct Callista, Budjon Farms & Peter & Lyn Vail, Lomira 7th Lizettes Avlanch Lillian-ET, Budjon Farms & Peter & Lyn Vail, Lomira Spring Yearling 4th Red Brae Doorman Theresa-ET, Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah Winter Yearling 8th GBM C Jills Jewel, Greg, Kimberly & Kayla Moret, Prairie du Chien Fall Yearling 4th Milksource Dempsey Amour, Austen Schmidt & Brad Laack, Cascade

1. First and Second winter calves, 2. Junior Champions of the Open Show (photo by Cowsmopolitan), 3. First Milking Yearling, 4. First Junior 3-Year-Old, 5. First Senior 3-Year-Old, 6. Intermediate Champions (photo by Cowsmopolitan)

First 150,000 pound cow

Grand Champion of the Open Show

9th Opsal Solomon Fireball, Daniel Wonders, Mineral Point Reserve Junior Champion Blexys Crush Budweiser-ET, Budjon, Vail, Abbott, Van Exel & Woodmansee, Lomira Junior Best 3 Females 3rd Budjon, Vail, Abbott, Van Exel & Woodmansee, Lomira 5th Hammertime Holsteins, Poynette 6th Crave Brothers Farm LLC, Waterloo 7th Budjon Farms & Peter & Lyn Vail, Lomira 8th Austen Schmidt, Cascade Yearling in Milk 1st (B&O, BU) Budjon-Vail Solmn Apache-ET, Budjon Farms & Peter & Lyn Vail, Lomira 3rd Duckett Solomon Leta, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 9th Jacobs Doorman Mikelle-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, T&L Cattle and Mark Butz, Rudolph Summer Junior 2-Year-Old 4th Heart&Soul Dempsey Raelynn, Milk Source, Kaukauna Junior 2-Year-Old 5th Jacobs Control Brisk, Milk Source, Ransom-Rail & L Fischer, Kaukauna Senior 2-Year-Old 4th Milksource Goldwyn Capri-ET, Milk Source & Robert Sabo, Kaukauna 6th J-Folts Awesome Hokulani, Mike & Julie Duckett and David Dyment, Rudolph Junior 3-Year-Old 1st (BU) Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET, La Femme Fatal & Shawn & Seth Nehls, Kaukauna 2nd Idee Doorman Lysa, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3rd Fraeland Doorman Bonnie-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Senior 3-Year-Old 1st (BU) Jacobs Doorman Victoire, Milk Source, Ransom-Rail & L Fischer, Kaukauna 2nd Ms Beautys Black Velvet-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 4th Sco-Lo-Af Sid Sangria-ET, James Ostrom & John Vosters, Kaukauna 5th Duckett Doorman Giselle-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 9th Ms Smith-Oak Pw D Maggie-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Intermediate Champion Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET, La Femme Fatale & Shawn & Seth Nehls, Kaukauna Reserve Intermediate Champion Jacobs Doorman Victoire, Milk Source, Ransom-Rail & L Fischer, Kaukauna 4-Year-Old 3rd (Prod., BU) Arethusa Daryl Sienna, Milk Source, Kaukauna 8th Miss Wbk Brittany-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 10th Ms Listerines Look at Me-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 5-Year-Old 2nd K-Land Kilo Black Diamond, Majestic View Genetics, G Lintvedt, R Shore & P Probert, Sun Prairie 4th Fradon Armani Jordey-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 6th Gamblin Armani Glade, Dan Hovden, MB Lucky Lady & Rosedale, Oxford

Premier Exhibitor

10th Milgene Halo Jiggy With It, Ariona, Tianda & Treyton Hildebrandt, Hustisford 6-Year-Old & Older 2nd Lafontaine After Amaz Seven-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 4th Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270-ET, Milk Source & Ransom-Rail, Kaukauna 8th Go-Sho Like A Rolling Stone, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater 9th Vriesdale Control Bethany, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 10th Tombeth Linjet Elouise-ET, Thomas & Elizabeth Kearns, Gays Mills (Prod) TJR Arieta Mccut 2256-ET, Regan Demmer & Christina & Kayla Buttles, Lomira 150,000 lb. Cow 1st (Prod, BU) Butz-Butler Gold Barbara-ET, Kueffner, Iager, R Hetts, Beilke & S Armbrust, Boonsboro, MD/WI 3rd Blondin Goldwyn Subliminal-ETS, Budjon Farms & Peter & Lyn Vail, Lomira 4th Cavanaleck Bg Bruin, Majestic View Genetics, R Shore & R Connery, Sun Prairie 5th Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Matthew & Kate Smith and Johnathan Heinsohn, Reedsburg Best 3 Females 5th Hildebrandt Family Farms, Hustisford Senior & Grand Champion Butz-Butler Gold Barbara-ET, Kueffner, Iager, R Hetts, Beilke & S Armbrust, Boonsboro, MD/WI State Herd 1st Wisconsin Premier Exhibitor Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Supreme Champion of the Junior Show Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma Supreme Champion Heifer of the Junior and Open Show Milksource Thunder-Red-ET, Molly Olstad and Tristen Ostrom Other Champions from Wisconsin Junior : Grand Champion of the International Brown Swiss Junior Show: Jenlar Carter Waltz-ETV, Brianna Meyer, Chilton Junior Champion of the International Jersey Junior Show: Townside Norman Kookie, Noah Bilz and Greg Cornish, Dorchester Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Junior Show: Old-N-Lazy Gibbs Morgan-ET, Lone Rock

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The Reds Reign Supreme It was the year of the Red & White Holstein at World Dairy Expo. Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red was named Supreme Champion of the Junior Show for Mike and Megan Moede, while Milksource Thunder-Red-ET was honored as the Supreme Champion Heifer of the Junior and Open Shows. Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red Grand Champion of the International Red & White Show Supreme Champion of the Junior Show

Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red is no stranger to the show ring and has had much success for Mike and Megan Moede, Algoma. As the winning Junior 3-year-old in both the junior and open shows, Adeline was the Grand Champion of the International Junior Red & White Show. Leading up to World Dairy Expo, Adeline was the Grand Champion of the Wisconsin Summer Championship Red & White Junior Show, Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Open Show, and Honorable Mention Grand Champion of the Open Show. After this show, she made the trek to Milwaukee for the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show where she was the Grand Champion of the Red & White Show and Supreme Champion Cow. Adeline’s pedigree is from the heart of the Adeens, as her dam is a VG-85-2Y Absolute from BVK Atwood Abilene EX-93, and then Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen-ET, EX-94, herself. At Mead-Manor, Adeline has a natural Solomon and Tatoo heifers. While she has not been worked with reproductively, the Moedes have plans to IVF her this fall to a sire that can produce black and red heifers. The Moede hobby farm consists of approximately 20 high type Holstein and Jersey animals. Rob Moede works as a grain merchandiser at United Cooperative, while Debra runs her own small animal vet clinic, Mead-Manor Pet Clinic. Michael is a senior at UW-Madison and Megan is a senior at Algoma High School. Adeline is the lone milk cow at Mead-Manor while the rest of the operation focuses on raising heifers. A few cows are housed at Jauquet Holsteins and Srnka Farms.

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Milksource Thunder-Red-ET Junior Champion of the International Red & White Junior and Open Shows Supreme Champion Heifer of the Junior and Open Shows

Milksource Thunder-Red-ET, exhibited by Molly Olstad and Tristan Ostrom, swept the junior and open shows in all areas. After being named the Junior Champion of both the junior and open Red & White Shows, Thunder made a rumble by claiming both the Supreme Champion Heifer title of the Junior and Open Shows. Thunder hails from World Dairy Expo royalty, Strans-Jen-D Tequila-Red-ET EX-96 2E, the two-time Grand Champion of the International Red & White Show. This Avalanche daughter is also a maternal sister to the 2018 Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer, Milksource Taelyn-ET. Molly purchased half interest of Thunder in the spring of 2019 in partnership with Tristan for a junior owned and exhibited project animal. As a September 15 heifer, Thunder was immature and lacked some frame for much of the show year. As the summer went on, she continued to develop and never missed a beat heading into the fall. “Her development over time has been awe inspiring to watch and was culminated by the success at WDE. It was an amazing experience for Molly and our family to be a part of. Thank you to the Milksource team and Mandi and Eddie,” Eric Olstad said.

Regal © Cybil Fisher, Aerial photo © Morning Star Photography, Inc.

Heatherstone Regal-Red

Avalanche x Heatherstone Rhinestone-Red EX-94 3rd Milking Yearling - Int. Red & White Show 2019 Nominated All-American R&W Fall Calf 2018

Heatherstone RHINESTONE-Red EX-94 2E Regal’s Dam 4-07 2X 365d 38,140 3.2 1222 3.3 1274 Nom. AA R&W 5-Year-Old 2018

K-Manor Holsteins Steve and Janet Keller

Regal has a fancy RED Diamondback heifer born 9/2/19 Congratulations to the Holschbach Family for breeding a great young cow. Thank you for allowing K-Manor to purchase Regal and for her professional care at Heatherstone Housing and Reproductive Services.

STEVE & JANET KELLER 31725 Town Hall Rd . Muscoda, WI 53573 kmanor9111959@gmail.com | 608-219-6018 November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 15

World Dairy Expo Champion Features Butz-Butler Gold Barbara 2E-95 96-MS GMD

Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show Owned by Kueffner Holsteins, Dr. Matt Iager, Rodney Hetts, Renee Beilke, and Dr. Scott Armbrust

Photo by Cowsmopolitan

Butz-Butler Gold Barbara-ET, 2E-95 96-MS GMD, has a decorated past of class winnings, local and regional championships, but had never claimed the elite title of Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo. Until 2019 at nine years of age. Barbara was the winning production cow in a tough class of well-known cows and was chosen as the Senior Champion. In judge Chad Ryan’s comments during the grand champion selection he noted that he “has a soft spot for older cows.” Barbara is a long, silky, dairy cow with an udder that you’d love to have on any 9-year-old cow with sound feet and legs. Barbara will be 10 on November 11. In addition to her outstanding conformation, Barbara’s pedigree goes back to one of the most famous brood cows in the world, Regancrest-PR Barbie-ET EX-92 GMD DOM 6*. Barbara’s dam is Regancrest (Shottle) Brasilia 2E-92 DOM 15*. Both Brasilia and Barbie have been popular around the world for generations and have had embryos exported worldwide as well as putting bulls into stud like Braxton and Baltimore, both Barbie sons, and Brady, an Atwood brother to Barbara. “Since the demand for Barbara’s embryos is so high, we freeze every high-quality embryo for export and only implant #2 grade embryos for pregnancy,” Terri Packard, owner at Kueffner Holsteins & Jerseys said. “When we do have daughters born, they are either consigned to high-focus sales or divided among the partners for their own personal ownership.” Barbara will be conventionally flushed this winter. To date, she has produced 155,000 pounds of milk with her 6-year-old record being her best at 365 days 43,381 pounds of milk, 4.4 percent fat, 1890 pounds of fat, 2.8 percent protein and 1228 pounds of protein. Terri and Ernie noted that Barbara often has long lactations for two reasons: first, international 16 – November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News

demand for embryos and second, her will to milk; especially when she is on pasture. Barbara has been owned by a long list of breeders over her nearly 10 years, so her daughters and sons in North America carry a variety of prefixes. Of Barbara’s 20 classified daughters in the US and Canada, only one is scored below Very Good as a first lactation animal. Barbara had a few sons over the years that have been popular with type breeders including Brazzle (Windbrook), Bachelor (McCutchen) and Bankroll (Let It Snow). While Barbara resides in Boonsboro, Maryland, a third of her owners live in Wisconsin: Rodney Hetts, Renee (Hetts) Beilke, and Scott Armbrust. In 2016, the trio entered the Gold Barbara partnership with Kueffner Holsteins and Dr. Matt Iager. “I don’t think it’s possible to look at a cow like Barbara and not be immediately taken by her,” Hetts says. “She’s truly a complete cow – awesome feet and legs, a textbook udder, dairyness for days with style to burn!” Dr. Armbrust added that he initially was looking at purchasing a daughter of Barbara but when the opportunity arose to go in on the cow herself with Rodney, Renee, Matt and Ernie and Terri, he immediately said yes and mentioned he was honored to be asked. Prior to winning the International Holstein Show, Barbara was the Intermediate Champion in 2013 and Reserve Intermediate Champion in 2012. As an aged cow in 2017, she was the Senior Champion and Grand Champion at the New York Spring Show. In addition to these accomplishments, she’s been nominated AllAmerican or All-Canadian eight times and was All-American or All-Canadian or Reserve in those respective contests six times. “We were all hoping to have Barbara calve again and be ready for World Dairy Expo,” Scott says. “The plan all came together this year with Barbara calving in July and returning to Madison where she has won many times.” With Barbara’s championship, one of the Allen Hetts Memorial trophy gets to come home. Rodney and Renee’s father, Allen, was one of the founders of World Dairy Expo in Madison as we know it. In his honor, the Grand Champion of each breed receives a trophy named after the well-respected Holstein breeder. “My parents were intensely devoted to making World Dairy Expo what it is today, and to finally be able to win his namesake trophy, with my wife, my kids and my grandson all there to witness this moment - it’s something I will cherish forever,” Rodney says. “Being a part of winning this trophy honoring our father has been a chance of a lifetime,” Renee added. “Knowing how instrumental he was in starting WDE, along with our mother’s devotion, our family has been blessed. I am especially happy for my brother Rodney who has worked in the dairy industry his entire life.” Rodney and Renee grew up on their family farm, Crescent Beauty Farm in Fort Atkinson. After their herd dispersal in 1988, Rodney took up fitting and worked with Shore Holsteins in Canada where he helped sell heifers to Mexico. Today, he manages Hetts Embryo Exports and he and his siblings have developed two hotels, while Renee took a nursing career path and is now retired after 38 years.

Dr. Scott Armbrust moved to Wisconsin in 1975 to work on dairy cattle after graduating veterinary school at Iowa State. He started an embryo transfer business in 1978. He’s been involved with a number of prominent cows in partnership including Ripvalley Bell Tammy, Lawcrest Rotate Mindy, Amlaird Lee Alice, Crescentmead Durham Louella and Harvue Roy Frosty. Ernie Kueffner and his wife, Terri Packard, own and manage Kueffner Holsteins and Jerseys in Boonsboro, Maryland, where they’ve bred and developed a number of All-Americans, class winners and champions in the Holstein, Jersey and Brown Swiss breeds. The last partner, Dr. Matt Iager owns and operates MDWest-View Genetics and he has his own practice as an embryo transfer vet. In fact, Dr. Iager does all of the ET work on Barbara and houses her at his facility in Boonsboro when she is dry. Iager has been involved with Barbara since 2013.

top 10 in their respective classes. Also under the care of their team that week was the Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show and the Reserve Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show. The crew also had four secondplace finishes in the International Jersey Show. With Budweiser’s 2019 show season complete, the Culls are focusing on fulfilling contracts that have resulted from her World Dairy Expo success. Jacobs Doorman Victorie-ET Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Int. Holstein Show Exhibited by Milk Source, Ransom-Rail and Laurie Fischer

Blexys Crush Budweiser-ET Reserve Junior Champion of the International Holstein Show Exhibited by Budjon, Vail, Woodmansee, Abbott and Van Excel

In 2017, Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn captured the Supreme Champion title at World Dairy Expo and the interest of numerous Holstein enthusiasts. Fast forward two years and Blexys Crush Budweiser-ET, exhibited by Budjon, Vail, Woodmansee, Abbott and Van Excel, wins the Reserve Junior Champion of the International Holstein Show. This Crush winter calf started her show season at the Midwest National Spring Holstein Show where she placed fourth. Later in the season, Budweiser topped the winter calf class at the District 8 Holstein show and was the Reserve Junior Champion. In her next two shows, the Wisconsin Summer Championship Holstein Show and World Dairy Expo, she’d replicate the same success. Budweiser’s full sister, Blexys Doorman Brandy, and Budweiser were able to claim the third place spot in a strong group of Junior Best Three at World Dairy Expo. Doorman Brandy was also third in the fall yearling class. At Budjon Farms, Blexy offspring include two Unix daughters, two full sisters to Budweiser and another Doorman. “With Blexy’s sire stack and the great individual that she is, there is no question that she will continue to pump out daughters like Budweiser and Brandy,” Kelli Cull said. “The pattern she has set in her daughters reminds us a lot of the Elegance family.” Overall, World Dairy Expo proved to be a very successful one for the Budjon Farms team and show string. The string boasted 10 different heifers from Budjon cow families that placed in the

Jacobs Doorman Victorie, owned by Milk Source, RansomRail and Laurie Fischer, claimed the Reserve Intermediate Champion title of the International Holstein Show. The winning senior 3-year old is scored VG-89 in Canada with her second calf and resides at Milk Source Genetics in Kaukauna. In her second lactation, Victorie has made 32,049 pounds of milk, 1106 pounds of fat and 988 pounds of protein. Victorie was purchased on the Best of Jacobs Sale earlier in 2019. This Doorman is out of a VG-89-CAN Goldwyn, from a VG-89-CAN Dundee, then Jacobs Spirit Valsie EX-92-CAN. The Milk Source team is currently prepping Victorie for the Royal Winter Fair and for getting her bred back for the 2020 show season. Fifty milk cows call Milk Source Genetics home. Cows are fed a TMR and show cows are on a hay and show grain ration. The herd is managed by Eddie and Mandi Bue and Mandi stated that their goal is to “strive to breed and develop cows and heifers that can compete at any level and survive in any environment. We focus on a breeding program that provides equal parts balance, strength and style.” Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET EX-92 Intermediate Champion of the International Holstein Show Exhibited by La Femme Fatale and Shawn & Seth Nehls

The story of Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET is rooted in Wisconsin Holsteins. A descendent of Krull Broker Elegance EX-96, Emoji’s pedigree is backed by Wisconsin breeding, show winnings and Excellent scores. This winning Junior 3-year-old and Intermediate Champion of the International Holstein Show was purchased on the Great Northern Holiday Sale as a bred heifer by Shawn and Seth Nehls, Hustisford. The Nehls brothers have a Gold Chip spring yearling from Emoji due in April 2020 to Undenied. Emoji is a McCutchen from Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 17

EX-94, then backed by Goldwyn Escence EX-95, Durham Esquisite EX-92, Encore Electra EX95, and Elegance EX-96. She was bred by Floydholm – the David Sarbacker family. Shawn Nehls exhibited Emoji in August at the 2019 Wisconsin Holstein All-Breeds Futurity, where she walked away with a win and captured the interest of judge Mandi Bue. “When they [Shawn and Seth] exhibited her at the futurity, she was a handy winner in the class and I couldn’t get her out of my mind,” Mandi said. “So some very dear friends decided that we would make our first purchase as La Femme Fatale. Shawn and Seth allowed us to buy in on Emoji and she called Milksource Genetics her home by the end of August. Since then Emoji has been truly a Cinderella story, she has far exceeded our expectations and is a wonderful, very aggressive, but gentlemannered cow to work with.” La Femme Fatale consists of Sarah Wendorf, Annette Ostrom, Jen Keunig, Keri Vosters and Mandi Bue. Emoji is currently getting ready for the Royal Winter Fair and Mandi is focusing on getting her bred back for the 2020 show season. Out of the showring, Emoji works hard too. In 365 days as a two-year-old, she made 30,960 pounds of milk, 1188 pounds of protein and 1024 pounds of fat. Vandoskes Denver Cami-ET Reserve Junior Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show, Junior Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show Junior Show - Exhibited by Brianne, Brooklyn and Reid Vandoske

Brianne Vandoske’s smile in the showring said it all as Vandoskes Denver Cami-ET claimed Junior Champion Bred & Owned and Reserve Junior Champion honors at this year’s International Junior Holstein Show. In the open show, Cami would finish second behind Blexys Crush Budweiser-ET for new owners, Matt, Mark and Will Iager and Lucas Hetts with Brianne 18 – November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News

on the halter. Cami is a Denver daughter from Vandoskes Dback Carley-ET EX-90 owned by V & P Hubbard, Steve and Chase Holschbach and Eric Wetenkamp. Carley also had success in the showring as a fall yearling when she claimed the Junior Champion title at the Midwest Spring National Holstein Show. As a fall calf, she topped the fall calf class in the International Junior Holstein Show. Brianne’s dad, Bob Vandoske, notes that Cami did not have extreme early show season success. She was tenth at the District profile_Layout 1 10/21/19 2:19 PMShow Page 1 10 show, tenthUW at student the Wisconsin Summer Championship and second at their county fair. “Like her dam, Carley didn’t show well early either and was also second at county fair,” Bob said. “It’s kind of a thing we laugh about here at the farm. But they sure come on at the end of the year.” The University of Cami comes ISCONSIN from 11 generations MADISON of Very Good and Dairy Science Excellent cows. Her TUDENT ROFILE granddam, OCD Sid Name: Sydney Brooks Caylee-ET EX-90, Hometown: Waupaca, WI is still at Vandoske School: Waupaca High School Dairy Farms and is Class Size: 210 flushed regularly. Farm: Brooks Farms The Vandoske have Major: Dairy Science & Life several calves on Sciences Communication the ground from Why did you decide to attend UW-Madison? Caylee including Coming from a proud Badger alum family, I knew D i a m o n d b a c k s , about the variety of major(s), clubs and organizaUnstopabulls and tions within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The large school atmosphere Crushables. combined with the opportunity to study in smaller “It was a difficult sized degree programs was the perfect fit for me. It decision to sell Cami, also allowed me to combine my passions of dairy and communication by pursuing a dual degree in the kids just love her dairy science and life sciences communication. but we have made What has been your most memorable college a decision to sell experience? Not much can top Badger Saturdays our best when the at Camp Randall, but my favorite college experience is being involved in Collegiate Farm Bureau, opportunity comes, Association of Women in Agriculture, Badger and we’re sticking to Dairy Club and NAMA. The real-world, hands-on that,” Bob said. “This experiences from each organization was the ultimate opportunity to learn, grow and succeed Expo is one we will throughout college. never forget, having What has been your favorite course? My favorite the bred and owned dairy science courses have been the dairy junior champ has management classes, 233 & 234. This set of classes covered every component of a working always been a goal! dairy with a focus on key industry benchmarks. The To achieve that is a hands-on labs helped translate the lecture material proud and humbling into real-world practice which I believe will serve as strong preparation for a career in the dairy industry. experience.” What are your future career goals? While The Vandoske the long-term future is undecided, currently, I’m family milk 550 pursuing a career in dairy marketing upon cows and operates graduation in December 2019. Dairy Starts Here! 1030 acres in UW-Madison Cleveland. They Dept. of Dairy Science strive to breed cows 1675 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706 that have the will to Ph. 608-263-3308 milk and last several Fax 608-263-9412 lactations while www.wisc.edu/dysci/ being profitable in Contact: Ted Halbach Applications for Fall 2020 are currently any operation. being accepted.

Memories in the Making

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2019 World Dairy Expo Highlights: Premier Exhibitor OCD Ava Rhianna-Red-ET - 3rd Jr. Winter Calf Crescentmead Allegro-Red- 1st, Jr. Summer Jr. 2 Go-Big Diamond Jus Cuz-Red - 3rd Summer Jr. 2 Crescentmead Rokstar-Red-ET - 2nd Jr. Junior. 2

Crescentmead Dunkin Donut-Red - 3rd Jr. Junior. 3 Macland Ts Juliet-A-Red - 1st. Jr. Sr 3 HM Inter. Champ. Budjon-Vail HZ Lacey-Red-ET - 6th Place 4 Year Old. Kamps-Hollow Acapela-Red-ET - 3rd Jr. 5 Year Old.

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Kruschke family hosts a successful State Picnic The Kruschke family of Crisdhome Farms, New Richmond, hosted the 2019 WHA Picnic on a beautiful day in September. They had the herd looking great and visitors enjoyed seeing great type cows from deep pedigrees. The herd currently boasts 52 EX and 44 VG cows with a rolling herd average over 24,000 pounds. Visitors were also able to view the Kruschke’s new dry cow and heifer barn built in 2016. WHA hosted a judging contest for attendees featuring three classes of cows: aged, 4-year-old and 2-year-old classes. Roughly 200 Holstein enthusiasts from Wisconsin and Minnesota gathered to enjoy a meal and games. The kids especially enjoyed the corn box and bouncy house. Following a welcome from WHA board member Erica Ullom, Tom Morris introduced the Kruschke family. The farm is operated by Chuck, Dave, Pete, Jake and Jade. The family thanked everyone for coming to their event. Jim Moriarty, director of dairy consulting and lending operations with Compeer Financial, gave a brief talk about dairy markets in the past and present as well as an outlook for the future. Erica Ullom gave an update on WHA activities and announced the judging contest winners. The top three in each division received a trophy and cash prize. Youth, 14 & under: 1. Cathryn Gunst; 2. James Meyer; 3. Kaleb Christenson Youth, 15 & over: 1. Ben Styer; 2. Marie Haase; 3. Mason Jauquet, Grace Haase (tie) Ladies: 1. Nellie Thibault; 2. Krista Styer; 3. Mary Holle Men: 1. John Mayer; 2. Dave Christenson; 3. Jim Mayer Youth, 14 and under

Youth, 15 and over

Ladies

Men 20 – November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News

WHA looking for 2020 Summer Intern The Wisconsin Holstein Association is searching for an eager dairy enthusiast looking to learn more about the industry and wanting to gain valuable experiences that can be utilized in any industry. Applicants attending a 2 or 4-year college are welcomed to apply. It is not required to be majoring in an Agriculture field, but background in the dairy industry is preferred. Salary or Hourly: Salary w/bonus opportunity Reports to: Executive Director Travel: Up to 50% (requires a personal vehicle with gas mileage reimbursement) Date: May 20-August 21, 2020 (some weekends required) Location: Baraboo, WI

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Event Planning • Attend all WHA sponsored summer events and other county Holstein events. These include the District Shows, Summer Championship Show, Showmanship and Judging Contest, Junior State Fair Holstein Show, WHA Futurity and Open State Fair Holstein Show. • Work with WHA staff and committees to plan events such as the 2020 WHA Futurity, District Shows, and more. This may include inputing and finalizing show entries, organizing awards, volunteers and other details such as mailings and dignitary needs. • Organize show booklets, meals, send correspondence before and after an event and archive final placing results. Public Relations • Ability to communicate to all areas of the Association in a timely manner • Assist in any communication materials needed for members or external media such as pamphlets, letters, bios and entry forms • Work with external sponsors as it pertains to awards, signage and coordination of events • Build valuable partnerships with industry partners Web, Print and More • Write press releases announcing upcoming events and summarizing placings and/or winnings. • Compile and publish updated marketing materials on WHA website such as press releases, entry forms, event details and imagery. • Take photos of event winners when needed to post online and share with Editor. • Interview Wisconsin Holstein breeders and write profile articles as assigned by the Editor; this may require taking photos for the article. • Opportunity to learn database management and design e-newsletter and other creative marketing pieces.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Excellent communication, writing, organization and time-management practices • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time with strong prioritization skills • Strong knowledge of PC operating systems (Mac experience a plus) • High level of attention to detail and ability to focus • Strong work ethic with a positive attitude • Knowledge of current trends in the dairy industry

Education and Experience:

• Received their high school diploma • Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year University • Experience in the Registered Holstein or dairy industry

Please forward your resume, cover letter and grade transcript with two letters of reference by Friday, November 15, 2019 to: WI Holstein Association, Summer Internship, 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913; or lauraw@wisholsteins.com. Interviews will be held at the WHA office in Baraboo, WI. Please call 1.800.223.4269 with questions about this internship opportunity.

Distinguished Breeder and Distinguished Young Breeder awards due November 10

The Wisconsin Holstein Association is looking for nominations for the Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards. These awards are given out each year at the WHA Annual Convention in February. Any WHA member can submit nominations to the WHA office staff or board of directors. Nominees will be mailed an award form to fill out and all submitted forms will be kept on file for three years for consideration for the award. Those nominees not receiving an award will be sent an updated form to re-submit for future years if they desire. For more information or an application, visit the WHA website at www.wisholsteins.com or call the office at 1-800-223-4269.

Young Adult Education Award applications due January 15

The Wisconsin Holstein Association’s Young Adult Committee will be offering monetary awards for young adults to attend educational events in 2020. To apply for a Young Adult Education Award, interested applicants should visit the website at www.wisholsteins.com or call the WHA office at 1-800-223-4269. Educational events include, but are not limited to, Young Dairy Leader’s Institute, World Dairy Expo, and World Ag Expo. Applications must be submitted by January 15 and winners will be announced at the 2020 Adult Convention. For more information or an application, visit the WHA website at www.wisholsteins.com or call the office at 1-800-223-4269.

WHA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Your 2020 Membership renewal is on its way! • All WHA members will be receiving a renewal postcard by mail. Watch your mailbox as initial notices will go out the beginning of October. • You will be able to renew online through our website. You will need the email address that is connected to your WHA membership (the address your renewal notice was sent to) and the Customer ID number from your WI Holstein News mailing label. The Customer ID appears on the address label of the News and looks like this: CUSTOMER ID: 0001 JOHN HOLSTEIN JOHNDOE DAIRY FARM W0001 COUNTY LINE RD SOMEWHERE WI 53000

• To pay by credit card, please call 1-800-223-4269. • We would also like to make sure our database information is up to date; if you have any changes to your address, phone number, email, etc. please contact our office. Wisconsin Holstein Association WHA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 • 1-800-223-4269

Your 2020 Membership Renewal is on its way lauraw@wisholsteins.com • WHA members will be receiving a renewal postcard by mail watch your mailbox as initial notices went out in October • You will be able to renew online through our website. You will need the email address connected to your WHA membership (the address on your renewal notice) and the Customer ID number from you Wisconsin Holstein News mailing label. The Customer ID appears on the address label on the Wisconsin Holstein News. • To pay by credit card, please call 1-800-223-4269. • We would also like to make sure our database is up to date; if you have any changes to your address, phone number, email. etc., please contact the office: 1-800-223-4269 or wisholsteins@gmail.com

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Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2022

In the event however, that any condition should arise which prevents the showing of the Futurity, the right is reserved to cancel same and refunds made to persons owning females that have been nominated, their share of all monied accrued after the deduction of actual expenses in the promotion of the Futurity. SALE OF ELIGIBLE ANIMALS: When an animal that is entered in the All-Breeds Futurity is sold, the eligibility may be transferred to the new owner, and it shall be his responsibility to inform the Futurity Committee of the change of ownership. The seller shall inform the buyer that the animal purchased is already entered in the Futurity. To aid in this, exhibitors will receive an entry certificate for each animal after entry payment has been received. New owners will need to sign an entry form after notification of entry into Futurity. OPEN CLASS SHOWING: If the show is held at the Wisconsin State Fair, all animals shown in the All-Breeds Futurity are eligible upon proper entry to be shown in the open class competition of the respective breed show. It is the responsibility of the animal’s owner to fill out the necessary forms for open class competition. MISCELLANEOUS: Neither the Wisconsin Holstein Association nor the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee is in any way responsible for the condition of the premises in which the Futurity is held and is not liable in the event of accident or loss of persons or property. All matter pertaining to the showing of the Futurity are subject to the rules, regulations and health requirements of any WI Holstein Association sponsored show along with those for the show at which the Futurity is held. DRESS CODE: Every exhibitor must have formal dress to show in the Futurity. (Minimum requirements for men include a shirt, tie and dress pants while women should wear a dress, business suit or the equivalent.) Exhibitors not meeting the minimum dress code requirement will be denied entry into the show ring. Interest on Futurity entry fee accounts and any sponsorship monies may be used to offset show expenses at the discretion of the WHA Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee.

Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Exhibitor_________________________________________ Mail Futurity Entry to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913

Name of Owner ________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Email: ________________________________________

Fee Schedule: Payment of $35 per animal due by May 15, 2020; late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2020 for $100 per animal. Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show.

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Full Name of Animal

PURPOSE: To stimulate interest in the breeding and exhibiting of outstanding Registered Purebred Dairy Cattle of 87% RHA or higher. To promote the Registered Holstein breed and dairy industry to the general public with an appealing and memorable presentation. PROCEDURES: An animal is nominated by an owner. All nominations are the responsibility of the owner. Dates, fees and rules will be followed to the letter. ELIGIBILITY: Any registered female from any of the 7 major dairy breeds that was born September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 is eligible for Wisconsin Holstein Association’s 2022 All-Breeds Futurity. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member of the respective breed association by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show. FEES: Entries, along with $35 per animal, must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2020. Late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2020 at $100 per animal. Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above. PURSE: The purse in this event shall consist of all monies received by the All-Breeds Futurity (plus interest earned) as nomination fees, less the actual expenses incurred in its promotion and management. All Futurity monies shall be kept in a separate Futurity Fund and used only for Futurity purposes. The purse in this event will be divided among the first forty Futurity placings as follows: 1st place winner - 15% plus sponsorship monies 2nd .........12% Next ten places ............2% each 3rd ............9% Next ten places .........1.5% each 4th ............8% Next fifteen places .......1% each 5th ............6% (If 100% of purse money is not distributed by above breakdown, the balance will be split equally amongst all participants.) REFUNDS: When nomination fees and the payment in connection with the Futurity are received, they are committed for the purse of this event and no refunds will be made, whether or not the animal is shown or its eligibility discontinued by owner.

Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2022

2020 Junior Holstein Convention Registration

All-American Youth on Parade

Hosted by the Clark County Junior Holstein Association January 3-5, 2020 • Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point Registration forms must be postmarked by Monday, December 2. A late fee of $20 per person will be added if postmarked after December 2. NOTE: Convention registration wristbands will be required for entry to all events Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. If you have not purchased a meal, you will NOT be allowed in the room until all food is served and you must have a wristband. A ticket trade board will be located by the registration desk.

YQCA Juniors wishing to attend the YQCA session on Friday must pre-register so we can cover the costs for those in attendance. Only those that pre-register will have their session paid for by WHA. Please mark “Y or N” in the space below to register for the YQCA session.

M1 Friday Box Lunch - $18 M4 Saturday Princess Luncheon - $22 M2 Friday All-American themed dinner & hypnotist - $17 M5 Saturday Banquet - $30 M3 Saturday Breakfast Buffet - $16 M6 Sunday Awards Breakfast - $18 E1 Friday Hypnotist only - $7 County _______________________________________________

Chaperone _____________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________

NAME

Age

Total for each Make checks payable to: Clark County Junior Holstein and mail to: Lisa Weber, W4259 Capital Rd., Loyal, WI 54446 Questions? email - jkljweb@yahoo.com

Mandatory $10 Registration Fee

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YQCA (Y or N)

M2 M3 M4

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ at $18 at $17 at $16 at $22 at $30 at $18 at $7

Late fees ($20/person) $____________

Amount enclosed $ _______

Grand total enclosed

Check number:

Junior Member Agreement The purpose of this organization is to encourage youth to promote the Registered Holstein industry. The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association is open to membership for those persons under the age of 21 as of January 1st of the membership year. To be eligible for membership, all applicants must sign this agreement and agree to abide by the rules hereinafter set forth. Failure to honor any of these rules may subject the junior member to immediate revocation of membership status, including the opportunity of participation in WI Holstein Association sanctioned activities and events. For those members that turn 21 during their last year of junior membership, they may continue to receive junior recognition at Wisconsin Holstein Association shows through the duration of the WI Championship Show if their 21st birthday occurs before said show. The following rules shall apply to all junior members: 1. Use or possession of any alcoholic beverage, whether or not in connection with an Association event, is strictly prohibited for anyone under the age of 21. Controlled substances are strictly prohibited by anyone. 2. No member shall engage in any behavior prohibited by state statute, local ordinance or Board Policy (which shall include, but is not limited to vandalism, theft, truancy, assault, threats to personal safety or property and flagrant misconduct). 3. Members, at all times, shall demonstrate good citizenship and recognize the value of setting and adhering to the highest standards of conduct and performance. 4. At all Association sponsored functions, activities and trips, the rules of conduct specified by adult chaperones and advisors shall be at all times observed by members. 5. All members shall recognize the right of the Wisconsin Holstein Association’s Junior Activities Committee, the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and its staff, adult advisors and chaperones to have the authority to enforce the rules as established and authorized herein. Members and/or their parents/guardian shall accept any financial responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions herein. 6. For the purposes of the observance of the rules of membership herein, there is established a Board which shall consist of the WHA Staff, WHA Board of Directors and the WHA Junior Activities Committee.

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The purpose of this Board shall be to oversee the fair application of the rules of membership and afford the right of due process. A member of this Board must be contacted while the violation is occurring. If they cannot be reached, concrete proof must be provided against the accused. Pictures help but are not concrete proof of violation. If applicable, the accuser must be willing to provide information in support of a claim that a member has violated this policy. Due process shall be afforded by: Explaining the evidence against the member, giving the member an opportunity to explain his/her version of the facts, thereafter, it is a matter of discretion by the Board whether to have the accuser/observer summoned and whether to permit cross examination of said individuals. The following procedure is in place if it is determined that a member has violated the alcohol and controlled substance policy: 1. 1st warning, written and verbal, with privileges taken away. The severity of the privileges revoked will be decided by the Board mentioned above. 2. 2nd offense will be looked at by the WHA Board with membership revocation. (Junior membership reinstatement may be requested after revocation of membership by meeting with the WHA Board of Directors) I have read and discussed the above rules and agree to accept and faithfully abide by them as a member of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association. Junior Member Name: (please Print) ____________________________________________ Junior Member Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________ Parent or Guardian of Junior Member - Signature: __________________________________________________

Date: ________________

This Agreement must be signed by all junior members in order to participate in Wisconsin Holstein Association sponsored shows & activities.

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Wisconsin Holstein Youth TENTATIVE Schedule for 2020 Junior Convention Friday, January 3 8:00 a.m. DJM Interviews 9:30 a.m. Convention Registration & Contest Room opens Dairy Jeopardy & Speaking Contest Registration (deadline to check-in is 10:45 a.m.) Dairy Bowl Registration (check-in by 12 p.m.) Princess Interview, Graduate, DJM Interview check-in 10:45 a.m. Dairy Jeopardy & Speaking Contest orientation 11:00 a.m. Speaking Contest roll call & contest begins (all ages) 11:00 a.m. Dairy Jeopardy roll call & contest begins (all ages) 12:30 p.m. YQCA seminar 2:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl volunteer orientation 2:15 p.m. Senior & Rookie Dairy Bowl roll call & contests begin 6:00 p.m. Dinner; Dairy Jeopardy, Essay & Junior Farm Tour Awards, Junior Progressive Breeder & Long Range Production Awards and Bell-R-Ring Contest 8:00 p.m. Evening entertainment Saturday, January 4 7-9 a.m. Breakfast buffet open 7:45 a.m. Dairy Bowl volunteer orientation 7:55 a.m. Junior Dairy Bowl roll call 8:00 a.m. Junior Dairy Bowl contest begins 8:00 a.m. Contest Room opens 9:00 a.m. Royalty Interviews 12:00 p.m. Princess Luncheon First-time Attendee & Graduate Recognition 2:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Finals 3:00 p.m. Junior Forum & Caucuses; Adult Forum 6:30 p.m. Banquet & Dance Sunday, January 5 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Contest Room results Spirit Award & Bell-R-Ring winner announced 9:00 a.m. Business Meeting, JAC Elections & Raffle Drawing

Book your hotel room for Convention! Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Ave, Steven’s Point, WI 54485 715-344-0200 -- www.ihg.com/holidayinn Group Name: Junior Holstein Assn. Online Block Code: JUN Group Rate: $ 119.99 Standard Room; $139.99 Suite Rate Group rate will be available until December 3, 2019 or until the block is full.

YQCA Training

The WHA Young Adult Committee will once again be offering an educational session for junior members in order to complete their YQCA training requirements for the 2020 project year. The session will be held Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. and should last for one hour. The YAC will be covering the cost of the training session for juniors, however you MUST be registered in advance for your registration fee to be covered. There is a spot on the convention registration form to sign-up for the YQCA session. 24 – November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News

2020 All-American Youth on Parade Get your Ameri-cow-na ready! We’re celebrating All-American youth at this’s Junior Convention! Here’s what’s new, exciting and All-American! Registration - NEW this year - ALL youth and adults MUST register and pay a registration fee in addition to any meal tickets. - Entry to all meetings, meals, dance and events will require a wristband to verify registration starting at 6 p.m. on Friday eventing. Friday, January 3 - Who’s ready for Dairy Jeopardy, Speaking Contest, Senior and Rookie Dairy Bowl competitions? - All-American Red, White & Blue Dinner – “Holstein Jump Around” • Theme Night! Dress in your best Ameri-cow-na! It can be anything red, white, and blue or county shirts or whatever creativity you desire. Prizes will be awarded for best individuals and teams. Dress up and win “Golden Ticket” fast passes that get you into all meals 15 minutes early or get you first in the buffet line! • Jump Around – Yes! we will be doing a Wisconsin Holstein “Jump Around” - Hypnotist & Game Night. Get ready to laugh ’cuz it’ll be a hoot watching your friends get hypnotized! Friendly games will be set up for everyone to enjoy – Ladder golf, corn hole, inflation toss, fecal fling, and more! Saturday, January 4 - It’s the junior dairy bowl teams’ turn to compete! - All-American Princess Luncheon - “Holstein Jump Around” - Junior Forum and District Caucuses - this is your chance to bring up items for discussion that you’d like to see changed or added to Junior Holstein programming. - All-American Banquet & Dance - get your boot scootin’ shoes on for some line dancing! Sunday, January 5 - Drag your friends out of bed... winners from the Contest Room will be handed out and Bell-R-Ring and Spirit Award winners will be announced! - Motivational Speaker Jack Taylor Jr. (check him out on Facebook). Jack is a small town Wisconsin dude who hosts Wisconsin’s leading TV show “Discover Wisconsin”. When he’s not traveling around the state recording podcasts or making giant snowmen, Jack speaks to youth about values, goals, kindness, purpose and character. - JAC elections and the annual business meeting

Wisconsin Holstein Youth Award Opportunities Still Available

Nominate an adult “friend” or leader for the Wisconsin Holstein Youth Friend of the Year award! The Junior Holstein program has been successful because of parents and youth supporters, and this award is a great opportunity to recognize youth “friends” that have given a helping hand or gone above and beyond to aid in the development of the state’s Holstein youth. There are two divisions - 1 to 5 years of leadership and 6 years and over of leadership. Be sure to include the division that your “friend” would qualify for on the application. Stories and applications for this award should be 250 words or less and be to the state office by November 15, 2019. All applications submitted will be kept on file for three (3) years. And don’t forget to nominate youth leaders for The WHY Leadership Merit award. This award recognizes those Holstein youth who have shown outstanding leadership and active involvement at the county and local level. These individuals have worked alongside adult leaders to perform tasks that make our association stronger. They not only strive hard for their own achievement but also work well with others as cheerleaders for group success and learning for all. County/District adult leaders are encouraged to nominate up to two youth ages 14-21 for the Leadership Merit Award per year. Merit Award winners will be recognized at the Junior Convention. Nominations for this award should be no more than 250 words and are due to the WHA office by November 15, 2019. More information can be found on the WHA website under Junior Contests & Awards.

Check out these Contests for the Junior Holstein Convention Contest Room

Ads, photos, crafts, and more! There are a ton of opportunities for recognition at junior convention in the contest room. Juniors can enter photography, arts and crafts, folding display, and advertisements. For rules and age divisions of these contests, check out the Junior Handbook online on the junior awards page. All contest room entries must be taken or produced since the previous Junior Convention by the junior member entering the project. Banner Contest This year, each county is being asked to create a banner that represents the state of Wisconsin and the dairy industry. The most creative and impressive banner will move on to compete at National Convention in June 2020. Banners must be no larger than 3 ft. x 5 ft. and come hung on a dowel rod. The banner can be any shape or form as long as it’s under this size. Banners can be any color and can be made out of paper or material. Points will be deducted from the total score if they exceed the 3 ft. x 5 ft. size. Sign up information can be found on the website. Advertising Contest The divisions for the Advertising Contest have changed. Youth may enter advertisements in one or both of the divisions: 1) Ads solely designed and produced by the junior member; or 2) Ads professionally designed or assisted with.

2019 Junior Raffle

Tickets for the 2019 Junior Raffle are available for sale. County advisors should have received tickets in the mail, however, if more are needed please contact the office. Don’t forget - your county earns $1 from each ticket sold by your members. This is a great fundraising opportunity that supports the WHA Junior programs as well as your county group! This year’s calf is donated Weigland Holsteins, the Weigel family, Platteville. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this special calf! Thank you the additional prize donors: Alta Genetics Badger Dairy Club Bonnie Mohr Cattle Connection CentralStar Cooperative Country Today Genex Hoard’s Dairyman International Protein Sires PDPW STgenetics UW-River Falls Wisconsin Holstein Publications World Dairy Expo Ad ditional gift baskets donated by Junior Activities Committee members and Royalty

A note from your JACs

Hello Holstein friends, I hope that all of you had a great fall and are prepared for the winter ahead. Congratulations to all of those who competed at World Dairy Expo. It was amazing to see all of the great success from exhibitors from Wisconsin. With Expo behind us, Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention is quickly approaching. Award forms and contest entries due November 15 include: WHY Friend award, WHY Leadership Merit, Junior Farm Trip, Long Range Production, Junior Progressive Breeder awards, Essay Contest, and Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and Speaking Contest entries. This year is the inaugural year for the WHY Leadership Merit Award. The award recognizes Holstein youth who have shown outstanding leadership and active involvement at the county and local level. I encourage all of you to fill out these awards and consider someone for the WHY Leadership Merit award. There are a few updates for the contest room. All contest room entries must be taken or produced since the previous Junior Convention by the junior member entering the project. There will also be two divisions for the advertising contest, division one are ads solely designed and produced by the junior member and division two are ads that are professionally designed or assisted with. New this year for Dairy Bowl is that there is no limit on the number of teams from a single county per division as long as all of the teams are full teams. Dairy Bowl chairs will assign WI individuals to a team. If there is an odd number of WI individuals, teams of three may be asked to include an individual on their team to make a complete team and to allow everyone the chance to participate. Raffle tickets are also still available. Be sure to purchase your tickets for a chance to win the grand prize, a calf donated by the Weigel family! Good luck to all of you as you prepare for Junior Convention, Matthew Gunst November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 25

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District 3 Report

The December issue of the will feature District 5: Columbia, Sauk, Marquette, Green Lake, Juneau and Adams Counties; and District 8: Dodge, Jefferson, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties Grant County 2019 Adult Membership: 65; Junior Membership: 32 Junior Association officers: President: Drew Noble; Vice President: Kaelyn Weigel; Secretary: Ainsley Noble; Treasurer: Kenadee Weigel; Advisors: Troy and Jaime Noble Grant County Junior Holstein members have had a busy year with their activities. They started the year at junior convention with members competing in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and many other contests. Macie Noble received a 12 & Under Recognition award and Drew and Ainsley Noble received YDJM awards. Ainsley was also recognized as one of the National YDJM representatives. Christina Buttles received Long Range Production and Junior Progressive Breeder awards. In other contests, Kaelyn and Kenadee Weigel each placed in the essay contest, Keegan and Kenadee Weigel placed in the photography contests, and the Weigel kids placed first in the advertising contest. Many of our juniors had a fun year in the show ring with members participating in the District Show, Championship Show, State Fair, Grant County Fair, and World Dairy Expo. Congratulations to Ainsley Noble who was recognized at the National Convention in June with a YDJM award. The Grant County adult association continues to support our juniors in their activities and sponsor open show premiums at the county fair for any blue ribbon Holsteins from the junior show that also show in the open show. Iowa County 2019 Adult Membership: 52; Junior Membership: 38

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Pumping music, an excited crowd, colored shavings, and the finest Holsteins in the world all added up to one of the most special events of the year, World Dairy Expo. I’ve looked forward to Expo each year since I was a young girl. The promise of grilled cheese and seeing friends that lived far away always had me counting down the days until this showcase! Years later, I get excited about the exact same things! I knew that experiencing Expo as royalty this year would be an interesting change, but I didn’t realize how simply amazing it would be to stand on the shavings and have a part in the grand champion ceremony. Through it all, my favorite part of the show is the unwavering support that the exhibitors show each other. Each champion is greeted with thunderous applause and

Adult Association officers: President: Angela Davis Brown; Vice President: Mike Brokish; Secretary/Treasurer: Jim Parish; Directors: Shayla Danz, Erik Gilbertson, Sean Brown and Mark Weier Junior Association officers: President: Kari Brokish; Vice President: Tamra Ihm; Secretary: Ellie Ihm; Reporter: Lily Jensen The Iowa County Holstein Junior members this year enjoyed attending Junior Holstein Convention in January, participating in Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Bowl. Our highlight of Junior Convention was when Zach Tolzman was named Outstanding Holstein Boy. Zach went on to be named a Distinguished Junior Member Semi-Finalist at the National Convention. Juniors also participated at District 3 Show, Wisconsin State Fair, Iowa County Fair and World Dairy Expo. The Iowa County adult and juniors had a few fun activities this year. We went bowling last spring and this summer we had a bonfire and cookout. At the Iowa County Fair, we hosted the All-Breeds 2-Year-Old Futurity, and the winner was MS Hi-LoValley DB Heartly (Doorman) shown by Lyndsey Roum and exhibited by Hi-Lo-Valley! Lafayette County 2019 Adult Membership: 51; Junior Membership: 18 Richland County 2019 Adult Membership: 16; Junior Membership: 14 Crawford County 2019 Adult Membership: 23; Junior Membership: 9

the junior showmen are shown words of encouragement as soon as they leave the ring. To me, this aspect of show day is even better than the colored shavings, larger-thanlife backdrop, or world-class cattle. The camaraderie found in the barns is unlike anything else, and the atmosphere makes for a great week in America’s Dairyland. Congratulations to all exhibitors on a job well done. How special to have the supreme champion heifer and cow of the junior show both call Wisconsin home! As we shift gears from a busy fall, I’d like to remind you to get those award forms into the WHA office by November 15. Brand new this year is the WHY Leadership Merit Award. County adult leaders are encouraged to nominate up to two deserving youth for this award. Full details can be found at www.wisholsteins.com under the “Juniors” “Contests and Awards.” A favorite contest of mine has always been dairy quiz bowl. Make sure you’re getting your county teams put together. If you have a few extra kids, make sure to enter them on a Wisconsin team — this is a great opportunity to make new friends and have full access to this exciting competition! Additionally, be sure to support the junior association by purchasing a calf raffle ticket from any junior member in the state. This year’s grand prize is a calf donated by Weigland Holsteins! All the Best, Lauren Siemers November 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 27

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